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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit L93-0027 - SGA CORPORATION - GATEWAY NORTH CORPORATE PARK #8 BUILDING / ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS)L93-0027 SGA CORPORATION GATEWAY NORTH CORPORATE PARK #8 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS) < STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY Mail Stop PV -11 • Olympia, Washington 98504 -8711 • (206) 459-6000 June 1, 1993 Mr. L. Rick Beeler City of Tukwila 6300 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 Dear Mr. Beeler: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the determination of nonsignificance to construct a 42,155 square foot warehouse /office building proposed by Mr. David Kehle (file no. L93- 0027). We reviewed the environmental checklist and have the following comments. 1. From the information provided, it appears that the proposed project will require a Shoreline Management shoreline substantial development permit. 2. The total proposal must be included in the required shoreline permit application. 3. The proposed project must be consistent with all applicable policies and other provisions of the Shoreline Management Act, its rules, and the local shoreline master program. This includes, but is not limited to, those master program provisions pertaining to a nonwater related commercial development in urban environments. Note that the King County Shoreline Master Program (KCSMP) must be used until the Tukwila Master Program is amended to include this annexed area. (See KCSMP chapter 25.16.070). If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Don Bales with the Shorelands Program at (206) 459 -6762. Sincerely, Barbara J. Ritchie Environmental Review Section BJR:tky 93 -3481 cc: Janet Thompson -Lee, NWRO Don Bales, Shorelands Linda Rankin, Shorelands A V V• _) r 93 May 14, 1993 Mr. Rick Beeler Director of Community Development City of Tukwila 6300 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 Re: Bldg 8 - Gateway North SEPA - Traffic Dear Mr. Beeler, CORPORATION GENERAL CONTRACTORS • CONSTAUCTION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SGA Corporation is under contract with the E.B. Bradley Company to develop and build Bldg 8 at Gateway North. Per discussions with Ron Cameron, we understand that channelization work along East Marginal Way will be required in conjunction with the project. Please accept this letter as our assurance to provide channelization work which includes modification of the existing curbed median, asphalt work, striping and graphics to provide a left turn lane into Gateway North. Engineered drawings and specifications for this work will be submitted with the Building Permit Documents. We understand that this work will have to be complete as a condition of receiving the Certificate of Occupancy for Bldg 8. Sincerely, Robert Hart Project Manager P.O. BOX 33978 SEATTLE,WASHINGTON 98133 206 367 2191 FAX 206 367 2196 # SGACO * *084BS CITY OF TUKWILA DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: TO CONSTRUCT A 42,155 SQUARE FOOT WAREHOLISE /OFFICE BUILDING FOR THE EB BRADLEY COMPANY. THIS WOULD INCLUDE APPROXIMATELY 4,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE OF WHICH APPROXIMAETLY 1500 WOULD BE IN THE MEZZANINE LOCATIONS. THE BUILDING WOULD HAVE BOTH HIGH AND LOW LAY LOADING FACILITIES AND WOULD PROVIDE 64 PARKING SPACE'S. PEDESTRIAN ACCESS WOULD BE PROVIDED_.TO THE ADJACENT DUWAMISH RIVER TRAIL. THE LOCATION IS SOUTH 116TH STREET, WEST OF EAST MARGINAL'WAY SOUTH,AND SOUTH:OF THE DUWAMISH RIVER PROPONENT: 'GATEWAY NORTH CORPORATE PK #8 LOCATION OF PROPOSAL, INCLUDING STREET ADDRESS, IF ANY: ADDRESS: PARCEL ,NO:' .102304 - 90.11 . SEC /TWN /RNG: NW1 /4 SEC 1-0 /TWN 23 /RGE 4 LEAD AGENCY.: CITY OF TUKWILA FILE NO: L93 -0027 The City ,has determined that the proposal does not have a probable, significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21c.030(2) (c) . This decis'.ion was made after review of a completed environmental checklist.and.other information on file with the lead agency. This information. is available to the public on request. •.4•A :4 *•* 4•.k 4 ** 4•* t4**. k.k•k•**•k. *•k:4•k•*'4**A:4•.4 4•k•*•k•k•.4:k**•k ***•k'k*-kk:k *-.4•k k** A•. *.* k•k:k•k **: **•k k•* k k*•4 This determination is final and signed this _j$___ day of 1993 . Risk. :fir, Responsible, Official. City of Tukwila, (206) 431- 3680. 6300 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 93188 You may appeal this determination to the City Clerk at City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98133 no later than 10 days from the above signature date by written appeal stating the basis of the appeal for specific factual objections. You niay be required to bear some of the expenses for an appeal. Copies of the procedures for 'SPA appeals are available with the City Clerk. and Department of Community Development. Contr No. // //�� Epict'File No. l.�"13 - V(Ja--7 Fee $ 325 Receipt No. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Building 8 - E.B. Bradley Co. - Gateway North 2. Name of applicant: SGA Corporation 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 6414 204th St. S.W. Suite 200, Lynnwood, WA 98036 - c/o David Kehle, Architect 433 -8997 4. Date checklist prepared: 4/13/93 5. Agency requesting Checklist: City of Tukwila 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Start in August, 1993 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No . 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. None 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. No -2- I tviJ q� 3 •� DEL' 'iTy L C t-' +v4ENT . �. 10. List any government, approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal. Tukwila Building Permit 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. Section E requires a complete description of the objectives and alternatives of your proposal and should not be summarized here. Building 8 - 38,500 s.f. Use will be office and warehouse in accordance with the M -1 zoning. 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applica- tions related to this checklist. Location is in Gateway North, bordered by So. 116th Street to the South,_ and West, the Duwamish River to the North, and a vacant lot Qt_approximateiv 3.5 acres to the East. (See site plan attached Z. 13. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive? The property lies within the Shoreline 200 foot zone. -3- TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICI ( Evaluation for Agency Use Only B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, r b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? Less than 2% c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. Site was primarily vacant land prior to grading work in 1989. Soils consist primarily of silty fine to medium sand with occasional gravel. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quanti- ties of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. No new fill required. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. No erosion expected due to flat site. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? will have about 20% building coverage and 60% asphalt. " ` Evaluation for Agency Use Only h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: None required 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. Auto, truck and equipment during construc- tion, none being significant. Auto and truck emissions after construction. b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: During earthwork activity, dust control measures will be implemented. 3. Water a. Surface: 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year - round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? if yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. No water on site. Duwamish River is adjacent to site. u..>ti4L ?Yf�i'S%: f- �t-'.N'•nv.ut.'t Ve1MIt. ^ye «� +'rtra..+: rarv•. '. �+ a�+. w. ......_��_._....w.- ..u�...h•w•. m.XS . ».nYropw.r.rfw.MtKWY�.N.mVt�'t r••�Ytf.'M1 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. Yes - Landscaping, parking and building structure within 200 feet inaccordance with regulations as shown on the attached site plan. 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. None 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quan- tities, if known. No 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. Site is above flood plain. 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No Evaluation for Agency Use Only .R"Y.fNFt:V. b. Ground: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quan- tities, if known. No 2) Describe waste materials that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sour- ces, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals...; agricultural; etc.) Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. None c. Water Runoff (including storm water): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. Storm drainage to be in accordance with drainage system designed with master plan in 1989. Water will sheet -flow into biofiltratim: swales. Outfall is the Duwamish River, ' :'.T'C:IA t '22�IP.N.rY:s�'Y.'h:eLLyw+IMnww• Evaluation for Agency Use Only Evaluation for Agency Use Only 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. No d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: Potential impacts to be insignificant 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other shrubs grass pasture — crop or grain wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other ` other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Weeds and grass - Development will add trees shrubs and more appealing_landscaping and vegetation. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None Evaluation for Agency Use Only d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Landscaping will utilize Northewst native plant nateriali_grass,_deciduous___ _ and evergreen. 5. Animals a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: None mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: None fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: one b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. None d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: None Evaluation for Agency Use Only 6. Energy and Natural Resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solor) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. Natural Ras for heat. Elegrric________ for .power b. Would your project affect the potential use of. solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: Building would be designed to meet State Energy Code. 7. Environmental Health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. None 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. None 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environ- mental health hazards, if any: N/A Evaluation for Agency Use Only b. Noise , 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other) ?___ East Marginal Way 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short - term or a long -term basis (for example: traf- fic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. Construction noise from 7am to 6pm Auto and truck traffic will not be significant. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Mufflers on construction vehicles. 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Site is currently a vacant lot. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. No knowledge of past agriculture use. c. Describe any structures on the site. None •■■ �vr.:,.,:,- _::.•.r., nx,. r• auMN.,-.«....,._......__...__......._....__..................... ..,....e.n.;. +•...NVwu»•.s. :�., �nca:s;..:YU...:.. -.... Evaluation for Agency Use Only d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? M -1 f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Light manufacturing If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Urban g. h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. No i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? +/— 50 j• Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None required 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is com- patible with existing and projected .land uses and plans, if any: Project will be in compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing? None b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eli- minated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low - income housing. None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: N/A 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest . height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? Height is approximately 24 feet, exterior tilt -up structure with reveals; painted with a three color scheme. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Truck loading is hidaeD____ behind wings of the __ Landscaping all around break up buildings Evaluation for Agency Use Only Evaluation for Agency Use Only 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? • • • • • . ... . • • • 0.10 • • arras_ b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? Street lighting will not have a negative effect. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Light fixtures will be directed down to parking and walkways. 12. Recreation a. What designed and informal recreational oppor- tunities are in the immediate vicinity? A trail is planned along the Duwamish River. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: No negative impact. Project to provide plaza and /or picnic tables along River. -14- Evaluation for Agency Use Only 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or pro- posed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. No b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: N/A 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed accss to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. So. 116th Street is the primal road which serves Gateway North from East Marginal Way. b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Yes — Bus Routes along East Marginal Way. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate ?_�__ Proiect would provide approximately 65 parking stalls. Evaluation for Agency Use Only d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvementt to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). No e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of). water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. Approximately 300 daily trips. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transpor- tation impacts, if any: Encourage ride sharing and public • transportation. 15. Public Services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. Increased need is not expected. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. Design factors should minimize impacts on public services, ie., fully sprinklered buildings with 24 hour monitoring. 16. Utilities • _ Evaluation for Agency Use Only 41e at the site: water refuse service, septic system, other. b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. All utilities are stubbed to the site as part of the master plan development in 1989/1990. C. Signature The above answers. are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Signature: Date Submitted: PLEASE CONTINUE TO THE NEXT PAGE. project Narrative The E.B. Bradley Company is a wholesale distributor of plastic laminates, cabinet hardware and miscellaneous supplies to cabinet manufactures and suppliers. The building program requires a receiving area which will accommodate 1 large semi -truck (once a week) and smaller vans for dock high, a shipping /will call area separated from receiving for on grade access and UPS, and an office area with second floor. The site is a part of the Gateway North Corporate Park project and abuts So. 116th and the Duwamish River. The site layout reflects the park existing street scape of bermed front landscape area buffering the parking areas and setting the building back from the street edge, providing for a spacious entry along the access route. The large loading dock area is placed so as not to face directly either to the road or the river. The intent is to develop the adjacent site with loading opposing. The loading is being shielded by the building from the major site access, and via landscaping and screen wall adjacent to the river. Vistas to the river will be provided between building areas and with 2 or more buildings in the future, no massive blocking elements will occur. Parking is located at both ends, office parking areas for customers and employees parking at westerly end. The building is located adjacent to the river bank setback. The building design reflects not only the existing corporate park elements, but adds to the facade modulation which will break up otherwise flat planes of concrete. The building corners have been cut out to provide modulation and the storefront areas are recessed to add fenestration relief. Structure is expressed via concrete columns which are exposed and add additional rhythm to the facade and texture along the first floor area. The building is also designed with second floor windows which in the warehouse will act as clerestories for daylighting. While not being functionally able to locate the offices directly adjacent to the river, the river facade is being detailed as if it were storefront. Again the columns are exposed providing the structural expression as well as the rhythm and texture like a storefront. The area will be bermed as much as possible. The recessed wall will be scored similar to the windows and a paint band imitating the dark glass will occur. The overall painting scheme will be the same as the balance of the park. By utilizing the same detailing, paint schemes, facade treatment, and materials, this user facility will blend in and will be a key part of the continuing efforts at Gateway North. David Kehle C .^ SITE PLAN:. U(lfk14461 f TUKWILA PROPERTY LINE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PRELIMINARY STORM DRAINAGE, & UTILITY PLAN - VEGETATION LINE AND TUKWILA PROPERTY LINE (9000CFS) - TOP OF BANK • EXISTING BUILDING NORTH Duw=$=iveR - EXISITING LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE PLAN SCALE 0 25 50 100 FEET PLANT LEGEND PALMS L OTTO LIMO!. OTTO Urn. LAUREL . SITE PLAN: 1.4( 461 ODSTINO BUILDINQ WILDING. 4. 61rE 7fEr1h11Ch GALORE. ..RCA : A. WOW. RANG FUTURE DEVELOPMENT